Hare's Gap – Slieve Bearnagh loop from Shimna River

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Hare's Gap – Slieve Bearnagh loop from Shimna River

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Hare's Gap – Slieve Bearnagh loop from Shimna River

04:12

11.7km

660m

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 15, 2026

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3.42 km

Hare's Gap

Highlight • Trail

Hare's Gap is the most beautiful, and dramatic, mountain pass in the whole of the Mournes mountain range. It was once a smugglers hotspot, with people often carrying contraband, such …

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4.68 km

Slieve Bearnagh

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Slieve Bearnagh from the Irish “Sliabh Bearna” meaning “Gapped Mountain” gets its name from its two giant rocky tors and the col lying between them. It is the 4th highest …

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5.80 km

Slieve Meelmore summit shelter

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The Mourne Wall leads to the summit and there, like Slieve Donard, is a tower probably built to give some shelter to the workmen who constructed the wall. Meelmore also …

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5.83 km

Stone tower and cairn on the summit of Slieve Donard

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Reaching the summit of Slieve Donard feels like stepping into a small, timeless world. There, the stone tower and cairn stand quietly... a simple yet powerful landmark marking the peak …

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6.54 km

Pollaphuca Pass

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This spot isn't just a geographic point, it's where paths converge and views open to both the remote moorland above and the familiar valleys behind. Shared by more than 90% …

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6.56 km

Great Views of the Ocean

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That moment where the mountain trail opens up to sea view bliss. Standing at this lookout in the Mourne Mountains, you’re treated to a wide, sweeping scene. A simple, beautiful …

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7.32 km